Mint Cashew Cream

Mmmmmm….. mint. Adding it to food is like outlining your drawing with a Sharpie – it just makes everything POP. And gaddamn, this cashew cream be poppin’! Oyy, I best warn you now that my cheesy jokes, puns, and all-around goober-ness in these posts will persist HARD into the future. That is me, and me is D, and D be silly. Alright, focusss…

This sauce is the first of three that I will be sharing over the next several days in build up to one of my absolute favourite dishes to make and eat. I want you guys to be able to prep these sauces ahead of time, so you can experience them all together, piled atop the gloriousness that is to come! And ohhhh, how glorious it is…

This sauce, though? It holds glory all on its own! As with all of my dips and sauces, it is a breeze to make, comes packed with nutritional benefits, and keeps in the fridge for weeks!

The best part is, once you’ve got the foundation down, you can play around with so many different additions. Sub the mint for fresh basil or parsley, or put a Southwest spin on it and add some cumin and chipotle pepper. Lime zest, cucumber, roasted peppers, onions, artichokes… sky = not even the limit.

Mint has been used for thousands of years as a calming and soothing herb, that aids with digestion, and supports healthy cholesterol levels. It is rich in Vitamin A, and is a potent source of antioxidants.

Depending on the size of blender you use to whip up this fresh fluff, you may have to add a little mint at a time, and blend it together to create room for more. I use my Nutribullet for this recipe, so I have to do just that.

Aside from spreading it allllllll over my upcoming signature dish, B and I love eating this heavenly cream with pasta dishes, enchiladas, and avocado tacos. It would taste especially nice dolloped over a bowl of chilled gazpacho in the summer. Mmmm, ideas…

Go get your blender out, throw this tasty crap in there, blitz away, and just TRY not to eat it all before you have a chance to throw some on my upcoming signature entrée.

Ingredients

Instructions

Soak the cashews in a bowl of warm water for at least 30 minutes. If time is of the essence, use hot water and leave them in for 10 instead.

Rinse the cashews well, and add them to a blender, along with all the other ingredients.

Blend until smooth.

Store in the refrigerator in in a sealed (preferably glass or steel) container.

Recipe Notes

As always, nutritional information is a rough estimate. For a full explanation of nutritional analysis, please read our Disclaimer.

Nutrition Facts

Mint Cashew Cream

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 163Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 13g20%

Saturated Fat 2g10%

Sodium 86mg4%

Potassium 202mg6%

Total Carbohydrates 8g3%

Dietary Fiber 1g4%

Sugars 1g

Protein 4g8%

Vitamin A9.6%

Vitamin C8.2%

Calcium3.8%

Iron10.7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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